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Moog Sound Studio is now a triple-decker combo of semi-modular analog for $1999
Moog now offers a single package of their tri-colored Neopolitan, their Cornetto trilogy of analog synthesis, in a three-tiered stack. It’s Moog Sound Studio, now in 60HP stacked form. And it sure looks pretty playing the part.
VCV Rack adds Drums right now – analog-modeled modular drum machine for $30
While we’re waiting on VCV Rack 2, Drums is available right now. And not only does it give you a full range of dedicated analog-modeled drum modules, but it’s got DSP from our friends at Vult.
VCV Rack 2 teaser gives us reasons to be excited about Rack again
After a long silence, VCV reveals some of what’s coming in VCV Rack 2, the new edition of the free and open source platform. Thought you were just waiting on a VST plug-in? Think again: check out “dark room” mode and some significant usability features.
Building on Shazam tech, Apple will pay artists and producers for tracks in DJ mixes
As Apple Music expands its selection of DJ mixes, it’s also set to compensate artists and producers. Here’s how it will work.
Roland TR-909: the hat, the shirt, a nearly-free sound pack
A pricey jacket may have overshadowed the rest of the news, but yes, Roland does have some 909 swag and sounds for those of us on a budget, too.
Plug your line inputs into Eurorack, mix, add FX – Bastl’s BUDDY is here
The minds at Bastl Instruments are already launching their September issue module – a “friendly stereo mixer” with line level ins, preamp, and mixing.
If you’re willing to void your warranty, you can make Erica’s Pico DSP run some epic effects
Erica Synths’ Pico DSP is already a tiny wonder – a 120EUR, tiny 3HP module with deep custom effects. But the folks at Xodes will let you go even further – at your own risk.
Retrokits RK008 is a pocket calculator for MIDI sequences, inspired by classic Alesis MMT8
Whether or not you remember late 80s gear, you might well want a device that lets you record and sequence real-time patterns. Retrokits has a tasty-looking gadget coming to do just that. And if the words “Alesis MMT8” do mean something to you, well, you’re probably salivating.
A massive free crash course in visual powerhouse TouchDesigner, including RTX goodies
The Interactive & Immersive HQ has launched a beginner series focused on making expressive media with TouchDesigner. It’s a chance to focus on all the power of that tool while getting over the intimidation. Oh, yeah – and they even cover the latest-and-greatest magic of NVIDIA’s RTX platform. Put that new GPU to work.